Maoists abduct cop in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar: Officials

Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P said security forces are trying to trace his exact location and bring him back safely

Published on: Apr 22, 2021, 11:49:48 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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An assistant sub-inspector ( ASI) of Chhattisgarh Police was abducted by Maoists in Bijapur district of Bastar region, officials said on Thursday.

The ASI, Murali Tati, is currently posted in Jagdalpur, and had gone home to Palnar village in Bijapur when he was abducted by Maoists, they said.

“Tati joined as assistant constable and was engaged in some of most important anti-naxal operations in Bijapur . He has been on the hit-list of Maoists for a long time,” said a police officer, requesting anonymity.

Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P said, “We are getting reliable information that he is safe somewhere near Palnar. Security forces are trying to trace his exact location and bring him back safely. Family members and villagers are also making all possible efforts in this regard.”

On April 3, Maoists abducted a commando of Central Reserve Police Force’s elite CoBRA unit after an encounter in which 22 security personnel were killed.

The commando was later released by Maoists on April 6.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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